Hearing Loss Articles Archives – Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

April 17, 2024 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

Balloon Sinaplasty – What Exactly is it?

Inflammation of your sinuses can make you absolutely miserable. If your situation is minor, you will have a runny nose and some sneezing. But for many people, it’s the intense sinus-pressure-driven headaches that make sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, so unbearable. What Then is Balloon Sinuplsty? Balloon sinuplasty, also called balloon catheter dilation therapy, […]

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Should I Consult a Doctor About My Recurrent Nosebleeds?

April 10, 2024 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

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Should I Consult a Doctor About My Recurrent Nosebleeds?

Nosebleeds are usually nothing more than a nuisance, especially frustrating because they can happen anytime and anywhere. It can be more than a bit uncomfortable when a nose bleed occurs in a situation like a first date or family dinner. These sporadic nosebleeds normally don’t last long and stop even faster when pressure is applied. […]

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When to See an ENT for Painful Swallowing

April 1, 2024 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

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When to See an ENT for Painful Swallowing

Many of us have gone through the discomfort of painful swallowing at some point. Remember when our mothers used to blame that on swallowing something down the “wrong pipe”? As adults, we want a more comprehensive understanding of why this occurs. Does it occur once and then resolve, or does it linger? This exploration delves […]

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Am I Experiencing a Sinus Infection or is it Allergies?

February 12, 2024 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

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Am I Experiencing a Sinus Infection or is it Allergies?

For weeks you’ve been sneezing and coping with a stuffy nose. Because of the persistent pressure in your nose, it’s hard to get any sleep, and you’re feeling exhausted (as well as a bit cranky). You know it’s not a cold, as that would have gone away days ago. That leaves a few other possibilities […]

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March 23, 2021 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

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Dementia and Hearing Loss

For years we have been told that reading, playing logic games, doing puzzles, and being active in society will help keep our brains healthy. It turns out that now being an active listener may also help. There is increasing evidence that there may be a link between Dementia and untreated hearing loss. Not that the […]

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March 10, 2021 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

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Can Medications Cause Hearing Loss?

Can medications cause me to lose my hearing? The quick and easy answer is yes. But not every medication can. We have all seen the listed side effects on the paperwork when we pick up a prescription. These documents list the most common or severe side effects. The majority of medications are not harmful to […]

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February 25, 2021 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

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How Often Should I Have a Hearing Test?

Most people will easily schedule an annual physical, have yearly eye exams, see a dentist twice a year, and even perform routine maintenance on their car. But how often does someone schedule a routine hearing test? Do you remember the last time you had your hearing tested? Undiagnosed hearing loss can lead to other issues […]

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February 12, 2021 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

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Diabetes and Hearing Loss

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are more than 34 million people in the U.S. who have diabetes. The number of people with diabetes is increasing in the U.S. Complications from diabetes can result in kidney issues, vision issues, amputations, heart failure and stroke. It can also result in hearing loss. Diabetes is a […]

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February 5, 2021 | Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy

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FAQs about Deafness

There are many misconceptions about the Deaf community. Deaf does not always mean that a person can not hear sounds. Being Deaf means that a person typically does not have enough usable hearing to enable them to use their hearing to communicate. An individual who is Deaf may be able to hear very loud low-pitched […]

Lipreading

Lipreading, also known as Speech-reading, is often portrayed as a party game or trick. We see it shown on TV being used by someone trying to read lips of someone on a videotape where there is no audio on a crime show for example. Many of us have probably seen the funny lipreading videos of […]

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